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A series of touching portrayals & poignant scenes from everyday life, set to stunning music by Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven, and Copland. Marionettes are engineering marvels, their movement is extraordinary. It is a measure of Cashore’s engrossing artistry that even as we see him pitch and yaw the elaborate apparatus that controls each character, we soon forget about the man and fix our attention instead on the hypnotic, languorous movements of the marionettes. —Tony Farrell, Richmond Times-Dispatch […]

Join the Waterbury Choral for an inspiration evening of festive holiday tunes. The Waterbury Chorale is its 52nd season of bringing quality choral music to the Greater Waterbury Community. Under Director Joseph J. Jacovino Jr., the Chorale, which currently boasts 100 accomplished singers, performs four part works of medium to advanced difficulty, ranging in style from established masterworks to varied programs of contemporary music and music from other cultures. […]

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 • 7PM Laudate Homeschool Orchestra looks forward to leading you on an exciting musical adventure as they present our 2018 Spring Semester Repertoire. Two pieces by Austrian Anton Bruckner: March in D Minor is an experiment in tension–teasing the listener with resolve that plunges back into uncertainty, pausing mid-point for a serene trio. Overture in G Minor An exciting discovery of the unexpected, leading the orchestra through peaceful meadows then down rocky cliffs with suspense, pathos, wild winds and sudden calm. Through Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli (1555-1612) we discover the unique “Venetian style” — compositions for multiple choirs to perform in tandem from varying balconies throughout a cathedral. =LHO will replicate this style by dividing into three instrumental choirs and positioning throughout the performance hall for Gabrieli’s Latin anthems of praise. […]

Wednesday, December 20 • 7:00 PM — The Chamber Singers of the Waterbury Chorale, directed by Joseph Jacovino, present “Wishing You A Merry Christmas” which will feature traditional and popular Christmas carols such as “Love Came Down at Christmas”, “Carol of the Bells,” “White Christmas,” and more. Since its inception in 1967, the Waterbury Chorale performs sacred and secular repertoire that expands over five decades. Filled with energy, excitement, and passion, the Waterbury Chorale has delighted audiences both domestically and internationally. Join us as we present unforgettable musical experiences that have been highly acclaimed! We look forward to seeing you! Free and Open to the Public. […]